Executive Communication
Tarleton State University’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Management with a concentration in Executive Communication explores how executives communicate effectively within organizations as well as externally with public stakeholders. Students expand their knowledge of executive level management and refine their written and verbal communication abilities for use in professional settings.
Executive Communication Curriculum
The Executive Communication program provides a comprehensive overview of essential communication and writing topics, and is an ideal fit for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or communications, as well as those with strong writing skills and an interest in organizational management.
The curriculum trains students in executive-level, culturally sensitive professional writing and editing. Students are exposed to concepts of rhetoric and ethics as well, deepening their understanding of how different forms of communication can be utilized as powerful tools for shaping internal and external perceptions of an organization.
Executive Communication courses are offered entirely online, providing flexibility to busy working professionals. Many courses are available in either 8-week or 16-week formats, allowing for the program to be completed in as little as 12 months.
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Master’s in Management Core Courses
Designed for professionals seeking career advancement through specialization, the M.S. in Management degree consists of 18-hours of core coursework in management that build a well-rounded foundation for success. Courses include:
- Leadership Development or Managing Operations and Services
- Strategic Business Planning & Policy
- Organizational Behavior
- Project Management
- Managerial Statistics
- Evidence Based Decision Making
Executive Communication Concentration Coursework
The Executive Communication concentration also includes 18 credit hours of additional coursework that fosters specialization in both verbal and written communication theories.
| Class | Number | Class Name |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 5327 | Executive Writing Course |
| ENGL | 5337 | Intercultural Technical and Professional Writing |
| ENGL | 5338 | Technical Editing: Practice and Theory |
| ENGL | 5320 | Studies in the English Language |
Students also choose two elective courses from the following offerings.
| Class | Number | Class Name |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 5331 | History of Rhetoric I |
| ENGL | 5332 | History of Rhetoric II |
| ENGL | 5333 | Rhetorical Criticism |
| ENGL | 5328 | Ethics in Technical and Professional Writing |
| ENGL | 5334 | Intro to Visual Rhetoric |
| ENGL | 5335 | Seminar in Professional Writing |
| ENGL | 5336 | Grant and Proposal Writing |
Thesis option is also available.
Program Outcomes
Executive Communication graduates possess the knowledge and skills to design and implement impactful communication strategies. With this foundation, they can offer strategic communication consulting to all levels within an organization, providing job-appropriate tactics and methodologies.
In particular, students are trained in how essential writing is a competency for executive management team members. Graduates of the program help shape interdisciplinary strategies through the lens of internal and external perceptions, which makes them essential organizational leaders.
Technical Certificate
Graduates of the M.S. in Management Degree with a concentration in Executive Communication will receive Tarleton State University’s Certificate in Technical Communications.
Career Paths
Executive Communication graduates are positioned to enter into a wide range of career paths due to the versatility and wide range of applicability of the degree across industries. Potential career paths include:
- Executive Director of Communications
- Communications Consultant
- Public Relations Manager
- Communications Manager
- Communications Strategist
- Media Planner
- Brand Manager
- Journalism Management
- Community Relations Strategist
M.S. in Management Degree Accreditation
Tarleton State’s Master of Science in Management degree program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and a Member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This reflects our commitment to providing a degree program that builds modern, in-demand knowledge and skills within the field.
Become a Leader with an Executive Communication Management Degree
Tarleton State University’s Executive Communication concentration within our M.S. in Management degree shapes confident leaders who possess the unique ability and knowledge to shape perception, support interdisciplinary teams, and drive organizational change.
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- M.B.A. Business Administration
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- M.P.A. Public Administration
- B.A.A.S. Business
- B.B.A. Human Resource Management
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